All systems go for major sports projects
WITH shovels now in the ground at Waurn Ponds, the full suite of sporting facilities promised to the region after the cancellation of the...
Lions extend thanks after Geelong Show scare
The Lions Club of Geelong has thanked emergency crews, first aid teams and members of the public for their swift response to a fire...
Health alert issued after Geelong measles case
Health authorities are urging Geelong residents to get vaccinated, after a new measles case was confirmed in the region. The infection was detected in an...
Local pet store soars above the rest
NORLANE'S Victorian Bird Company is one of the last independent pet stores operating in the region. Specialising in birds and reptiles, the business offers expert...
Connection key to better mental health, Beyond Blue says
BEYOND Blue is highlighting the importance of strong communities and genuine human connection in supporting mental health, as growing numbers of Australians report feeling...
Baraka The Kid strikes a chord
GEELONG rapper Fiston Baraka has been named the winner of the Creative and Performing Arts Award at this year's Victorian Multicultural Youth Awards. The honour...
Maintenance blitz hits Hamlyn Banks
HAMLYN Banks Primary School will receive $500,000 for essential upgrades, as part of an ongoing state government maintenance blitz. The blitz, delivered through the state's...
Gas bottle sparks fire at Geelong Show
A 12-year-old girl has been treated for smoke inhalation, after a fire at the Geelong Show today. Emergency services were called to the Geelong Showgrounds...
Art on the line: Liminal Gallery fights to keep the lights on
GEELONG'S Liminal Gallery is fighting for survival, but it's not fighting alone. The small, independent arts space needs to raise around $20,000 to cover its...
Antifragile calls for connection, change
A POWERFUL sense of connection filled the Fyansford Paper Mill last Friday, as the art collective Antifragile launched its second exhibition. The group, which operates...
Construction to begin on long-awaited indoor pool
CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin next month, following the appointment of a builder...
World’s best bowlers bound for Ocean Grove
THE Bellarine Peninsula will shine on the global sporting stage next year, when the prestigious World Bowls Indoor Championship rolls into town. The Ocean Grove...
Early hours fire sparks investigation in Armstrong Creek
A burnt-out car greeted Armstrong Creek residents early this morning, after a suspicious blaze in local bushland. Emergency services were called to reports of a...
MP calls for airport link
A LOCAL MP is backing a community push for public transport links from Geelong's northern suburbs to Avalon Airport and its surrounding employment precinct. Lara...
Geelong community gathers to highlight housing crisis
MORE than 5,500 households in Geelong are in need of social housing and local advocates are calling for urgent action. The Real Deal Geelong Alliance...
Council approves sale of vacant Corio property
THE City of Greater Geelong will move ahead with the sale of a former Meals on Wheels distribution centre, after determining the property is...
GMHBA recognised for excellence
GMHBA has been deeply embedded in the Geelong community for more than 90 years. Rising from humble beginnings, the private healthcare organisation got its start...
Geelong to gain 270 new homes as state signs off on major builds
TWO major housing projects in Geelong have been approved, fast-tracking 270 new homes for the region as the Victorian government works to meet its...
Green spaces and walkability at heart of Lara’s latest estate
LARA will gain its own "20-minute neighbourhood" with the development of Flinders Walk Estate, a new residential community designed around the principle of living...
Gas terminal debate reignites as Gladstone residents visit Geelong
COMMUNITY members from Queensland's Gladstone region will visit Geelong next week to discuss their experiences living near large-scale gas projects, as local opposition to...
All roads lead to ROAM
GEELONG'S creative heart will be transformed into a living canvas this weekend when a new arts festival takes over the streets. Billed by the City...
Painting a path to healing
MENTAL health art collective Antifragile will open the doors to its second annual art exhibition next weekend, inviting the community to help chart a...
City reveals state election wish list
THE City of Greater Geelong has outlined the projects it will advocate for as next year's state election approaches, with Avalon Airport, better transport...
Culture shift needed to tackle burnout
AS NATIONAL Safe Work Month begins, Beyond Blue is urging Australian businesses to take proactive steps on mental health, with new data showing widespread...